Now And Then (Adverb)
Meaning
Sporadically and infrequently; "he was arrogant and occasionally callous"; "open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees"; "they visit New York on occasion"; "now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us"; "as we drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention".
Examples
- We meet at family gatherings now and then, catching up on old times.
- I take long road trips now and again to get some solitude.
- I open that box full of childhood memories every now and then and get all sentimental.
- Her insomnia kicked in every now and then and it left her awake and miserable in the night.
- There was usually calm around, only to be now and again disturbed by howling packs of stray dogs nearby.